Top Rankings
Cupertino Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 14,588 students in Cupertino Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cupertino Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Cupertino Union School District are William Faria Elementary School, Murdock-portal Elementary School and Joaquin Miller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Cupertino Union School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
25 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
14,588 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
668 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Cupertino Union School District, which is ranked #15 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
48 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10,379 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
71%
12%
# Hispanic Students
965 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
56%
# Black Students
97 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,733 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
12%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,342 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,876
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,446
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,576
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,584
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,635
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,690
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,532
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,585
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,664
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,219 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,044 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$222 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$205 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,219
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,044
$18,396
Best Cupertino Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #44.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Grades: 6-8
| 909 students
Rank: #55.
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6990 Melvin Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #66.
L. P. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10300 Blaney Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6002
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6002
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #77.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12300 De Sanka Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21710 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-4798
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-4798
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Montclaire Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1160 St. Joseph Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10300 Ainsworth Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #1212.
C. B. Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20220 Suisun Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-2848
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-2848
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6560 Hanover Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
William Regnart Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1170 Yorkshire Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-5250
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-5250
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1515.
Garden Gate Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10500 Ann Arbor Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-5414
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-5414
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1616.
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Strayer Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #1717.
Christa Mcauliffe
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12211 Titus Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Rank: #1818.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
592 Dunholme Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 732-3363
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 732-3363
Grades: K-5
| 826 students
Rank: #1919.
Warren E. Hyde Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19325 Bollinger Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #2020.
West Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1635 Belleville Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0148
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0148
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #2121.
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19200 Phil Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-3103
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-3103
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2222.
Cupertino Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 South Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Grades: 6-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: #2323.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
277 Rodonovan Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-4313
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-4313
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #2424.
Manuel De Vargas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-0303
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-0303
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2525.
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 East Cheyenne Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-2180
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-2180
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cupertino Union School District?
Cupertino Union School District manages 25 public schools serving 14,588 students.
What is the rank of Cupertino Union School District?
Cupertino Union School District is ranked #15 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cupertino Union School District?
71% of Cupertino Union School District students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cupertino Union School District?
Cupertino Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cupertino Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,044 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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